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Noritsu go from strength to strength in the UK marketOn June the 24th and 25th Photoxport/Noritsu hosted open days for Noritsu products showcasing the leading edge Green II Inkjet drylab. The enthusiastic turn out of Industry attendees enjoyed over the two days, Seminars from Noritsu’s head of Strategic Sales & marketing Worldwide Mr Ron Kubara who delivered keynote demonstrations on Noritsu’s unique state-of-the-art E-Z software, this now industry defacto standard for delivering high quality results with ease of use for the operator. There was also Q&A Session about the New Green products and consumables. The attendee’s also got to meet with Noritsu President Mr Fujimoto who explained noritsu new range of systems and forthcoming New product line up, he emphasised Noritsu commitment to The UK market and Noritsu support for Photoxport’s efforts in reestablishing noritsu in the UK Market … Mr Fujimoto was impressed with the passion for Noritsu’s products in the UK which came across from the level of industry attendees.

A number of smart new wooden own-branded frames have been launched by UK & Ireland Photo Frames and Albums distributor, Kenro Ltd.

The new Lytton Series of frames - available in either painted matt white or black wood grain finish - have a 30mm x 13mm deep flat profile, giving them a very contemporary look. They are particularly suited to displaying black and white photos. With a free-standing easel back, they come in sizes: 6x4, 7x5, 8x6 and 10x8 inches.

The new Milton Series of wooden frames have a flat styled 35mm x 15mm deep profile and are available in three different colours: smooth finish Ivory, Black or trendy Champagne. With a free-standing easel back, they come in sizes: 6x4, 7x5, 8x6 and 10x8 inches.

The Kenro Chester Series has been a favourite for a while now and the range now boasts three new sizes. Available in Black or White they have a generous and bold 35mm wide profile with a raised filigree design and removable picture mats. They have free-standing easel backs and are available in sizes 6x4, 7x5 and 8x6 inches, plus the new 10x8 inch version. They are now also available in multi-aperture sizes, with wall hanging fixings, to hold either three 6x4 inch or three 7x5 inch photos.

Finally, the City Series is a classic wood Certificate size frame (A4) with a 20mm x 15mm deep rounded cushion profile. This neutral coloured frame has a gold edge to highlight the photo or certificate, and features a free-standing easel back.

All these new frames are supplied shrink-wrapped with protective card corners in an individual bubble bag.

Says Paul Kench, Kenro's managing director: "Retailers can be confident that all Kenro Frame ranges are great quality and offer excellent value for money. We are constantly on the look-out for new frames that provide added interest, and our wooden frame ranges remain a firm favourite."

The fashionable new 'Kington Antique' series have a distressed ivory antique style matt painted finish with 38mm wide x 22mm deep swept profile, while the 'Kington Beaded' series have an ornate 35mm wide x 20mm deep profile with a distressed painted cream finish and decorative beading around the picture area.

The Kington series wooden frames are available in sizes 6x4, 7x5, 8x6 and 10x8 inches and are supplied shrink wrapped with protective card corners and individual bubble bag. All have free-standing easel backs and would take pride of place on today's trendy 'worn-look' pastel-coloured furniture.

The new Kenro Toulon Series of 'shabby chic' wooden frames have a 30mm wide x 15mm deep shaped profile and come in three different colours: white, brown or blue, with a washed wood grain finish. They are available in sizes 6x4, 7x5, 8x6 and 10x8 inches and are supplied shrink wrapped with protective card corners and bubble bag, with free-standing easel backs.

Says Paul Kench, Kenro's managing director: "More and more customers are going for the 'well worn' look style of frames, perhaps to match that popular style of kitchen, living room and bedroom furniture. But also, this style of frame fits well in a room with contemporary decoration, which is perhaps why they are so popular with retailers."

Kenro Ltd, the exclusive UK distributor of Nissin flash guns and accessories, has announced the immediate availability of a new SONY fit for the TIPA Award-winning Nissin Di700A with Commander Air1 Flash Kit. The new Sony stable mate joins the existing line-up for Canon and Nikon cameras.The flash kit is a 2.4GHz radio transmission wireless flash system that links up to 21 Nissin Air System (NAS) flash guns.

Hi all,
We've got a new situation that started recently, our 2901 MLVA lamp turns off intermittently.
Last week was quite hot and the store was 84-86 degrees F, even with the A/C on, so the lamp would turn off -high heat- this I can understand.
(with 2 error messages: 6027 MLVA Lamp...
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Hello,
I'm trying to activate Digital ICE but I can't find the menu.
I'm Using EZ-Controller 6, Noritsu HS-1800 Film Scanner.
In HS-1800 Software, there is not the option that the manual describe: Enviroment
Does anyone knows how to activate Digital ICE, the scan is sh...
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Hey Guys I am running a 370 with PIC 2.6. I am trying to find a way to send quick proof 4x6 or 5x3.5 to the printer from an upstairs PC rather than having to run down stairs and waiting on the PIC to load 125 ect images each and every time I finish an edit job in Lightroom. Is there a way to send...
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